Kick off the holiday season with the magic of tree lighting ceremonies across Metro Detroit! From dazzling light displays and festive parades to visits with Santa and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This guide offers a complete list of 2026 tree lighting events, organized by date, so you can plan your perfect holiday outing. Whether you’re visiting a charming small-town celebration or a grand holiday festival, these events are sure to fill your heart with cheer and your calendar with joy!
2026 Tree Lighting Ceremonies by Date
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- 5:30–7:00 PM Partridge Creek Tree Lighting Celebration, Clinton Township
Friday, November 13, 2026
- 5:00–8:00 PM Canterbury Village Tree Lighting, Lake Orion (tree lighting at 6:00 PM)
Thursday, November 19, 2026
- 5:00–7:00 PM Light Up Lake Orion (Sing & Stroll), Lake Orion
- 6:00–8:00 PM Dearborn Wanderlights Tree Lighting
Friday, November 20, 2026
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Detroit Tree Lighting, Campus Martius
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Light The Lights – Novi
- Parade 6:30 PM, Tree Lighting 8:00 PM – Northville Holiday Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Royal Oak Lighting of The Park
Friday, November 20, 2026 (cont.)
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Auburn Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Light the Village, The Village of Rochester Hills
- 5:00–9:00 PM Mount Clemens Christmas Open House & Tree Lighting
- 5:30 PM City of Grosse Pointe Tree Lighting Ceremony, The Village
Saturday, November 21, 2026
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Light Up Beacon Park, Detroit
- 1:00–7:00 PM Brighton Holiday Glow & Christmas Market
- 6:00–8:00 PM Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Tree Lighting, Armada
Sunday, November 22, 2026
- 4:00 – 7:00 PM Grosse Pointe Farms War Memorial Holiday Tree Lighting
Monday, November 23, 2026
- 6:00 – 8:00 PM Madison Heights Tree Lighting
- Opening Night Nov 23 – Rochester Big, Bright Light Show (nightly 5:00 PM–midnight through Jan 17)
Friday, November 27, 2026
- 6:00–8:30 PM Santa’s City of Plymouth Parade, Kellogg Park Tree Lighting at 8:15 PM
- 6:00 PM Holly Dickens Festival Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting (lighting after the parade)
- 7:00 PM Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade
Monday, November 30, 2026
- 5:00–8:00 PM New Baltimore Christmas Tree Lighting & Drone Show (drone show 7:00 PM, tree lighting ~7:15 PM)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- 6:30–8:00 PM Farmington Hills Holiday Lights Celebration
Thursday, December 3, 2026
- 7:00–8:30 PM Romeo Village Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (tree lighting 7:30 PM)
Friday, December 4, 2026
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Birmingham Winter Markt & Tree Lighting (ceremony at 6:00 PM)
- 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM Wixom Downtown Tree Lighting
- 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM Chelsea Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting
- 5:00–9:00 PM Troy Christmas Tree Lighting (ceremony at 6:30 PM)
- 6:00–8:00 PM St. Clair Shores Tree Lighting
- 6:30–8:30 PM Macomb Township Holiday Tree Lighting & Afterglow (with fireworks)
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 5:30 – 8:30 PM A Sterling Christmas, Sterling Heights
- 5:30 PM Berkley Holiday Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
- 4:30 – 6:30 PM City of Taylor Winterfest & Tree Lighting
- 3:00–7:30 PM Canton Winterfest, Cherry Hill Village (tree lighting at 7:00 PM)
- 5:30 PM Farmington Holly Days Light Up the Grand Parade & Tree Lighting
- 6:00 PM Fenton Jinglefest Parade & Tree Lighting (lighting ~7:00 PM)
Thursday, December 10, 2026
- 5:00–9:00 PM Southfield Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market
Check out Glenlore Trails Aurora Winter Wizards if you’re looking for more holiday magic!
Brittany is a proud mom to two fun loving kiddos, Grayson and Audrey. With a passion for health and fitness, she’s a certified personal trainer and nutritionist who enjoys helping others lead active, enjoyable lives. When she’s not coaching clients, you can find Brittany, her husband, and her kids exploring Michigan’s vibrant scene of indoor play centers, parks, eateries, and events. Whether they’re discovering new hiking trails, celebrating local restaurant openings, or spending the afternoon at the cider mill, they’re always on the lookout for their next adventure. Brittany is passionate about sharing her family’s experiences to help other parents create lasting memories in Metro Detroit. You can follow along with her and her crew here @brittmilesxo.